The cardinals -- at least, those under 80 years old -- vote for as long as it takes to elect Pope Francis' successor.

What happens during the interregnum period? Tom Reese, S.J., explains the time between one pope's death and the succession of ...

Dozens, perhaps hundreds, have told me that this time of transition makes them feel unsure, unsettled and uncomfortable, ...

A conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis will begin on Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican announced Monday. VATICAN CITY ...